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Energy-dense chocolate confection made with tahini
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate tahini truffle (18 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 545 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.2 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 7.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
98
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
7.1g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 7% · Fat 64%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.05 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 5.04 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 164 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 245 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 545 kcal |
Calculated from 545 calories per 100 g.
A chocolate tahini truffle is usually made from tahini and chocolate, often with a sweetener such as honey or syrup. Recipes may coat the bite-sized mixture in cocoa, sesame seeds, or chopped nuts.
Melt chocolate, stir in tahini and any sweetener in the recipe, then chill the mixture until firm enough to shape. Roll it into small balls and coat them with cocoa or another topping. Chill again before serving.
You can taste the sesame, but chocolate usually softens tahini’s earthy, slightly bitter flavor. Dark chocolate makes the sesame note more pronounced, while a sweeter chocolate gives the truffle a milder, more dessert-like taste.
Store chocolate tahini truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator so they stay firm and do not absorb other food odors. Let a piece sit briefly at room temperature before eating if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, chocolate tahini truffles freeze well. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container so they do not stick together. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
Chocolate tahini truffles are often too soft to roll because the mixture has not chilled long enough or contains too much tahini for the chocolate. Chill it longer; if it still will not firm up, mix in a little more melted chocolate.
Yes, milk chocolate works in chocolate tahini truffles and gives them a sweeter, creamier taste than dark chocolate. Because it is sweeter, you may want to reduce or skip any added sweetener in the recipe.
Chopped toasted nuts, sesame seeds, or finely grated chocolate all work as coatings for chocolate tahini truffles. Press the coating gently onto each ball so it adheres, and chill the truffles afterward to set.
Chocolate tahini truffles can offer sesame-derived nutrients, but they are also a rich confection rather than an everyday health food. Enjoying one as a small treat is different from relying on it as a nutrient-dense snack.
Usually, yes: chilling helps chocolate tahini truffles hold their shape, especially when the recipe uses a soft tahini mixture. Take them out shortly before serving so the centers are not overly firm.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B3
0.34mg · 2% DV
Folate
6.84µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
46mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.92mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
58mg · 2% DV
Sodium
5.04mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 98 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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A chocolate tahini truffle combines chocolate with tahini, the smooth paste made from sesame seeds. The result is a compact, rich confection: chocolate brings sweetness and cocoa notes, while tahini adds a roasted sesame flavour and creamy texture. Recipes vary, but truffles are commonly shaped into bite-sized pieces and may be finished with a coating or dusting.
Enjoy one with coffee or tea as a small after-dinner treat, or serve a few on a dessert plate to share. It is energy-dense—545 calories per 100 g—so a single small piece can be satisfying. Fresh fruit alongside it adds a bright contrast to the chocolate and sesame.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 133:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (133:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.